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Bokeelia man involved in fatal Hardee County crash on State Road 64

HARDEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—A 64-year-old Westlake man died after a motorcycle crash involving a Bokeelia driver at the intersection of County Road 663 and State Road 64 in Hardee County. Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 8:22 p.m. Nov. 8. Troopers said a 66-year-old Bokeelia man was...

Hardee County, FL · 4h
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Guessing Headlights

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Florida Grandma Takes $15 Halloween Ghost for Grandkids, Ends Up With Six Criminal Charges, Sherif Says

A Florida grandmother’s decision to take a $15 Halloween ghost for her grandchildren ended with six criminal charges and a story Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd clearly enjoyed telling. By the time he finished his ... Read more

Polk County, FL · 2d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Dozens Arrested In October Polk County DUI Crackdown

PCSO POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 60 people...

Polk County, FL · 2d

The Mirror US

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Stunning moment plane rear-ends pickup truck on busy Florida highway

Two pilots were abroad the aircraft. No injuries were reported at the scene, officials said.

North Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Cole Swindell Rolls Into Bartow Ford Nov. 14, Keys to a New F-150 Up for Grabs

Country hitmaker Cole Swindell is headlining a concert on a car lot in Bartow on November 14, and the dealership hosting him is giving away a brand-new Ford F-150 to go with the show. Bartow Ford's Concert on the Lot kicks off with gates opening at 5 p.m., with Lakeland native McCoy Moore warming up the crowd before Swindell takes the stage.

Bartow, FL · 2d

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DeSoto County deputies help return lost goat to its owner

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — DeSoto County deputies helped return a lost goat to its owner recently. According to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, deputies with the Narcotics Unit responded to a call about a goat found in someone's front yard. The caller did not know how the goat got there.

Desoto County, FL · 9h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Target Shoplifting Arrest In Davenport Leads To Serial Theft Charges, ICE Hold

Ana Karina Lezama Rodriguez DAVENPORT, Fla. — A 30-year-old woman was arrested last Thursday afternoon...

Davenport, FL · 21h

West Orlando News

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Armed Central Florida Man Arrested after Threats to Kill, Physical Violence

An armed Central Florida man was arrested after making threats to kill and physical violence. The post Armed Central Florida Man Arrested after Threats to Kill, Physical Violence appeared first on West Orlando News .

Davenport, FL · 1d

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Peace River flooding forces about 100 animals out of wildlife park in Arcadia

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River has submerged Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park in Arcadia, forcing the evacuation of about 100 animals and leaving the park closed until further notice. "This is the pathway," a park representative said, pointing to a walkway now completely underwater. "Here to...

Arcadia, FL · 2d

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'It was, like, sputtering': Witnesses describe moments before DeSoto County plane crash

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Neighbors near Southeast Airport Road in DeSoto County say they heard the moments before a twin-engine plane crashed Thursday in farmland, injuring both people on board. "It made the noise, a strange noise," said Tim Vowels, who was working in his shop near the crash...

Desoto County, FL · 2d

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Light, Crunchy Catfish And Free Biscuits Have Road-Trippers Planning Their Next Stop At This Bartow, Florida Country Restaurant

Some road trips are planned around theme parks, and some are planned around a basket of biscuits. In Bartow, Florida, a country restaurant has families rearranging their driving routes just to sit down for catfish. Summer camp parents admit they drove past it for years before finally stopping, and now...

Bartow, FL · 22h

Gadget Review

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AI Cameras on School Buses Now Trigger Hundreds of Thousands of Fines for Passing Drivers

School bus stop-arm cameras have issued $92 million in fines across 24 states, but audits show no proof of improved child safety.

Montgomery County, MD · 2h

WFLA

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Polk county trashes pilot program aimed at curbing illegal dumping around Haines City

Polk County is throwing out a pilot program aimed at reducing illegal dumping after cases actually went up in the target area.

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Polk County Democrat helps break supermajority in Florida House

DAVENPORT, Fla. — For the first time in more than a decade, Polk County is sending a Democrat to the Florida Legislature. Octavio Hernandez defeated Republican incumbent Hillary Holey in House District 51, helping Democrats break a supermajority in Tallahassee. Since winning a seat, Hernandez said the response from...

Polk County, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Auburndale project puts data center opponents in 'whack-a-mole' mode

(This article was revised with updated information on a public workshop Nov. 10.) Opposition has quickly emerged to a planned data center in Auburndale . Magdalene DuPree, a Lakeland resident who has spoken publicly against proposed facilities in Fort Meade and Lakeland , said that she and others plan to express objections at the next Auburndale City Commission meeting. The city has scheduled a public workshop about the data center for Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ariana Suite of the Lake Ariana Civic Center, 2220 Lake Ariana Blvd. The next regular city commission meeting is Nov. 16. “It’s once again like playing whack-a-mole,” DuPree said. “We know that Polk County is a target area for the data center industry, and our county leadership has failed us when they approved the tax breaks (for the Fort Meade project). And now it's up to city leadership to react appropriately and proactively. So, we need everybody there, even if you don't live in Auburndale. Every time there is another city being targeted, all of Polk County needs to show up.” As The Ledger first reported, Hillwood Development Company, based in Texas, filed an application Nov. 4 for a building permit on

Auburndale, FL · 2d

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Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Christmas Comes Early in Bartow and Lakeland Goes Country! Nov. 6–8

Stroll Lakeland’s First Friday with your best Western look, because Kentucky Avenue is going absolutely COUNTRY! Or, head on over to First Friday in Downtown Winter Haven for shopping and live music at Bowen Yard and the Ritz!. Ready or not, Christmas opens in Bartow on Saturday as the...

Polk County, FL · 2d

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All Faiths Food Bank 20th anniversary of Bowls of Hope

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - All Faiths Food Bank marked the 20th anniversary of one of its most popular and best-attended events Sunday, celebrating its Bowls of Hope fundraiser with a sold-out crowd of more than 900 people. The family-friendly event supports All Faiths’ work to help neighbors experiencing hunger in...

Desoto County, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay 28

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Polk County teachers set to receive $3,700 pay increase after referendum passes

Polk County teachers say they feel valued and supported after voters overwhelmingly approved a property tax increase to boost education funding.

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Peace River flood eases in Arcadia, but River Acres still cut off

ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK)—As the Peace River fell after reaching its crest, neighbors in River Acres started looking ahead to cleanup. Some people could drive through parts of the area, but floodwater still surrounded most of River Acres. People who spoke with WINK News said the flooding had been difficult for everyone involved.

Arcadia, FL · 1d

The Citrus Tea News

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Bartow Electric System Inventory Starts Nov. 9 as Osmose Crews Map 13,400 Poles and 13,600 Meters in $486,174 Project

Bartow Electric Utility hired Osmose Utilities Services to inventory about 13,400 poles and 13,600 meters in a $486,174 project that begins with a Nov. 9 pilot. The post Bartow Electric System Inventory Starts Nov. 9 as Osmose Crews Map 13,400 Poles and 13,600 Meters in $486,174 Project first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Bartow, FL · 1d